First-time pregnant women who give birth in a kneeling position experience less pain than those who deliver in a seated position, researchers in Sweden report. However, the duration of the active ...

Whether lying on their back, all-fours position, sitting upright or squatting -- women adopt different birthing positions during childbirth. What has not yet been researched is how the respective ...

Whether you sit, stand or lie down makes a difference to your delivery. Staying active during labour is well-known to help the process along, so it’s good to remember some tried-and-tested positions ...

Whether lying on their back, all-fours position, sitting upright or squatting - women adopt different birthing positions during childbirth. What has not yet been researched is how the respective final ...

A birthing stool — also called a birthing chair — is a type of furniture intended to support a birthing parent upright while they give birth. While birthing stools typically feature a cutout portion ...

Nearing the end of your pregnancy can be an exciting — and stressful — time. As you prepare for childbirth, you’ll hear about optimal baby positioning for labor. In the weeks leading up to your ...

(from left) Prof. Dr. Brigitte Strizek and Prof. Dr. Nadine Scholten investigate the connection between birth position and the satisfaction of expectant mothers. Whether lying on their back, all-fours ...